Purpose: To provide education, training and tools to employees or anyone in the workforce who may be ready to advance to a managerial position. Individuals attending the training will enter the workforce with a greater skill set. This is an accelerated leader on-boarding program.

Who might utilize
this program:

Any member business
with employees that does not have an internal training program

Students and
individuals who are looking to advance their skills before applying for a
position

Employees moving
into entry level supervisory positions

Program Structure:

Classes will run one
time a week for four weeks from 8:00 -10:30 am

Classes last 2½ hours each for a total of 10 hours of training

Program Details:

Each class after the
first will begin with a 30-minute reflection/discussion on how participants
applied their new skills throughout the previous week

Participants will
leave with a toolkit of resources and information to back up the lessons

Training includes:

Session 1: October 23

Self-Evaluation – What are your professional strengths and weaknesses, how can you utilize your strengths as a leader and develop strategies to overcome weaknesses.

Presenter/facilitator: Dennis Mellott - Team Builders

Session 2: October 30

Professional Standards in the Workplace: ethics, behavior, time management.

The Small Business Administration and Kutztown Small Business Development Center will present a "First Steps to Starting your Business" workshop.

This workshop covers a number of critical issues relevant to starting and operating a small business. Professional presenters include attorneys, insurance agents, accountants, financial specialists and zoning and codes staff. The workshop is designed for both entrepreneurs thinking about opening their first business and existing business owners looking for a “checkup”.

Join us at this month's Business Roundtable as we present: Small Business Certification, presented by the Small Business Administration. You hear aboutsmall business certifications but aren’t sure how to use them. Learn the different types of certifications, how to apply and register your small business.

Topics may include:

Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) Certification

Minority
Business Enterprise (MBE) Certification

B Corp Certification (what is a B Corp?)

Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) and
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Certification

LEED
Certification

This is open to all Chamber members. Non-Members should contact the office if interested in attending. While the event is free, registration is requested. Lunch is graciously sponsored by Domino's Pizza, Lebanon. Drinks are provided by the Chamber.

When:

Friday, October 26, 2018 12:00 PM thru 01:00 PM

Where:

Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce604 Cumberland StreetLebanon PA

Registration:

Members are FreeNon-Members should contact the office if you are interested in attending.

You are cordially invited to attend our October networking reception! This event showcases the non-profit and community service organizations at work in our Lebanon Valley community and provides you the opportunity to make new connections with our non-profits and other attendees.

You’ll also have a chance to meet the nominees for the 2018 Nonprofit of the Year Award, which will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Breakfast on December 12.

We've packed a ton into two hours!

Tasty food catered by Quest Inc.

Free drinks including beer and wine.

Play our Connect Four game. Every one that Connects Four wins a Sweet Prize!

Wine and Chocolate attendee prizes

Non-profits make great clients! Make some connections today.

Let your voice be heard by voting your choice for Non-Profit of the Year!

Special performance by Lebanon Community Theatre previewing Little Shop of Horrors, opening October 31

We look forward to seeing you there!

Are you a non-profit and would like to reserve a table? Reservations for tables can be made below or by calling the office.

Non-Profits registered include:

Compass Mark

Compeer

Developmental & Disability Services of Lebanon Valley

Domestic Violence Intervention

Jubilee Ministries

Lebanon Community Theatre

Lebanon County Builders Association

Lebanon County Christian Ministries

Lebanon County Library System

Lebanon Family Health Services

Lebanon Valley Conservancy

Lebanon Valley Family YMCA

Londonderry Village

RSVP of the Capital Region

Sexual Assault Resource & Counseling Center

United Way of Lebanon County

Visit Lebanon Valley

WellSpan GSH

While the event is free, for members, registration is still appreciated. Non-members are $10 in advance or at the door.

Come on out for an evening of networking while checking out the advanced cancer treatment facility.

*Please Note: This event runs from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm.

Network with Friends and Colleagues

Enjoy Great Food & Drinks

Make New Contacts!

Door prizes

This event is free to members and a great chance to mix and mingle after a day of work. Not a member? It's time to join! Don't miss this opportunity to take a tour, network and take a look around.

WellSpan Sechler Family Cancer Center offers comprehensive, integrated care to patients. This includes chemotherapy, infusion therapy and radiation treatment. The facility also features many support services, including physician offices, a pharmacy and a spiritual center, as well as offices for social workers and dietitians.

When:

Tuesday, November 06, 2018 5:00 PM thru 07:00 PM

Where:

WellSpan Sechler Family Cancer Center844 Tuck StreetLebanon

Registration:

Members are free but registration is requested.Non-Members: $10 (must be paid in advance)

Join us at this month's Business Roundtable as we present: What is SCORE and How Can They Help My Business?

This is open to all Chamber members. Non-Members should contact the office if interested in attending. While the event is free, registration is requested. Lunch is graciously sponsored by Domino's Pizza, Lebanon. Drinks are provided by the Chamber.

When:

Friday, November 16, 2018 12:00 PM thru 01:00 PM

Where:

Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce604 Cumberland StreetLebanon PA

Registration:

Members are FreeNon-Members should contact the office if you are interested in attending.

Join us for the Women in Business Holiday Luncheon and Silent Auction!

The Women in Business Committee invites you to enjoy an afternoon of good company and a silent auction to raise money for non-traditional student scholarships. Entertainment, a delicious plated lunch, and a festive atmosphere make this event an annual tradition.

Last year was a sell-out. Don't let your seat disappear!

Our auction includes items from:

The Reading Fightin' Phils

The Pittsburgh Steelers

Spring Gate Vineyard

Lebanon YMCA

The Franklin House

Royers Flowers

Go N Bananas

Lake Tobias

Whimzee Boutique

Tanger Outlets

Lebanon Community Theatre

Gift Cards

The Shagin Law Group, LLC

Keep checking back for an updated list!

Thanks to our Presenting Sponsors:

Thanks to our Supporting Sponsors:

When:

Wednesday, December 05, 2018 11:30 AM thru 01:30 PM

Where:

Lebanon Country Club3375 Oak Street, Lebanon

Registration:

$35 Members$40 Non-MembersRegistration cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to the event or attendees will be charged. All non-members must pay in advance or at the door.